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The top articles in October
What an October! The economic indicators are pointing upwards, unemployment figures are falling. And then: another full stop! - One effect of this whole dilemma: the topic of digitalization has never been as present in companies as it is now. A review for you.
Top 10: A digitalization push against the coronavirus crisis?
Sales are falling, IT investment budgets are shrinking. But under these circumstances, where are companies now focusing their efforts? And how does this affect investments in SAP infrastructure? DSAG asked its members.
Top 9: "Get the basics right"
When choosing a security system, industrial companies need to take a holistic view of all departments. The question of which areas along the value chain are networked with each other plays a central role, says Lars Zywietz.
Top 8: No radio without cable
Due to poor network coverage, a lack of real-time capability and unguaranteed bandwidth, the use of mobile communications in industry, especially in the automation environment, has so far been limited. 5G is set to change this.
Top 7: Majority expects a hard Brexit
The majority of machinery and plant manufacturers expect a hard Brexit. The VDMA is alarmed and provides exclusive information.
Top 6: Focus on cloud and edge computing
The Eclipse Foundation, currently the largest open source organization in Europe, wants to promote global industry collaboration on open source projects in strategic technologies. Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation, explains the plans in an interview.
Top 5: The new user organization for Industry 4.0
The VDMA and ZVEI founded the Industrial Digital Twin Association on September 23, 2020. What is this new user group all about? Dr. Christian Mosch (VDMA) and Meik Billmann (ZVEI) take a stand.
Top 4: The e-paper of issue 9 for you
Our latest issue 9 is now available to you as an e-paper or for download. Packed with practical reports, trends and news as well as the robotics special, we offer you first-hand automation news. Enjoy reading.
Top 3: RJ45 replaced
With the 'XTS' transport system, Beckhoff enables flexible machine concepts with highly individualized product transport. In the current generation, an Ethernet interface from Harting replaces the RJ45 interfaces of the computer cards. What are the benefits?
Top 2: Condition monitoring of the next generation
A mesh network consisting of vibration sensors, a gateway with a SIM card, cloud data analysis and an app is set to take condition monitoring to a new level. The highlight: every operator of production sites can monitor machines and units themselves at expert level.
Top 1: Siemens as official partner of SPS Connect
The program for SPS Connect from 24 to 26 November has been announced. Mesago Messe Frankfurt also presents Siemens as an official partner.
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